09-14-2009

Student To Write for Online Magazine

Carnegie Mellon senior Elyssa Goodman has been selected as one of 20 female student writers for a online publication run by three Harvard undergraduates. HerCampus.com, which will debut Wednesday, Sept. 16, is the extension of a winning business plan entry in Harvard’s i3 Innovation Challenge. The online magazine aims to "highlight the best in student journalism while providing a hub for everything college women need to know about today."

Read more about Goodman, an English major and editor-in-chief of Carnegie Mellon's music magazine "The Cut," in this recent article in The Tartan.

Abby Houck

09-01-2009

H1N1 Information Hotline Open

A new H1N1 information hotline has been established at 412-268-4161 to enhance direct communication with the campus community. The hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. All students, faculty, staff and parents may use this number for inquiries relating to H1N1. This telephone line is dedicated to issues regarding H1N1 and is not an emergency hotline. All campus emergencies should continue to be directed to University Police at 412-268-2323. Student Health Services may be reached directly at 412-268-2158.
 
In a recent email to campus, Director of Student Health Services Anita Barkin said that "while the numbers are stabilizing and symptoms have been mild for most students, I urge you to remain vigilant if symptoms emerge, especially if you have pre-existing conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or other underlying conditions that might compromise your immunity. Monitor your temperature and consult Student Health Services if you develop a fever. Please do not attend social events if you are not feeling well. If you develop a fever, isolation is a key strategy to contain the spread of flu in the community. Continue to wash your hands frequently and cover your cough."

For more information, read the full text of Barkin's email, or call the hotline at 412-268-H1N1.

Internal Communications

08-26-2009

"CMU" Merchandise Available at University Store

Based on feedback from the university community, the University Store now has merchandise featuring new "Carnegie Mellon University" and "CMU" graphics. You'll see T-shirts, jackets, hats and other store merchandise featuring the new graphics in official and unofficial styles. The entire campus community will soon have access to these new graphics along with the usage guidelines. Official "CMU" and "Carnegie Mellon University" graphics will not be used for anything but merchandise at this time. Refreshed graphic identity standards will be rolled out this academic year.

Internal Communications

08-25-2009

H1N1 Update

The prevalence of suspected cases of the H1N1 flu and the severity of symptoms remain modest at Carnegie Mellon. Students who have contacted Student Health Services with flu-like symptoms are being isolated and cared for in accordance with guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

There is no epidemic on campus. Offices are open and classes are being held as usual. The university is merely taking precautionary measures as recommended by the CDC to stop the spread of flu on campus.

For more information on the H1N1 see the Student Health Services Web site.

To see the full text of an Aug. 24 update from Student Health Services Director Anita Barkin, see http://www.cmu.edu/alert.

Bruce Gerson